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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.11, 271.45 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.11, 271.45 and 108.82 is: 163.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.11 : 271.45 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.11/271.45 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.11x = 271.45 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.11x = 29,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,539.19/181.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.10

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